France
Europe • Languages: French, English (many MSc)
Highlights
- • Low public-university tuition (€2,800/yr for non-EU)
- • Strong in life sciences (Pasteur, INSERM)
- • 12-month post-study temporary residence permit
Visa basics
- Visa type
- VLS-TS Étudiant
- Processing time
- 2–6 weeks
- Proof of funds
- $8000
Work rights
- During study
- Up to 964 hours/year (~20h/week)
- After graduation
- APS: 12 months to find work or start a business
Tuition (annual)
- Public universities
- $200 – $4500
- Private universities
- $8000 – $25000
Living cost (monthly)
- Rent
- $400 – $1200
- Food
- $280
- Transport
- $80
- Health insurance
- $25
- Misc
- $150
- Average total
- $1335
Top student cities
ParisLyonToulouseGrenobleMarseille
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